The AcadianX Adventure Blog
Adventures and insight from the backcountry.
This is our level 3 event for our “Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series” and will take place at one of the best trails in and around Louisiana. This is a learning event that features an introduction to backpacking and hiking lecture, a “Day Hike” through a local wilderness area where we put into action some …
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Sleeping Bag Care & Storage The key to keeping your bag going strong is careful maintenance and cleaning. Maintaining your sleeping bag Dry it out. In humid or wet conditions, take every opportunity to dry your bag by draping it over a rock or branches, or just laying it on the ground. Moisture reduces loft …
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This is a tutorial on how to effectively use the Gaia GPS App and software for use in the backcountry. You can find Gaia GPS at: https://gaiagps.com Don’t forget to checkout our Backpacking Masterclasses at: https://acadianxu.com
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The following document is our clothing brand recommendations for 2020. These are brands that we have tested and done extensive research on to validate their claims of performance and durability. The gear is broken down and organized into the “Bullfrog Gear Systems” in order to streamline it with our gear packing lists. When you see …
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This is our level 2 event for our “Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series”. This is a learning event that features an introduction to backpacking and hiking and a day hike through a local wilderness area where we put into action some of the basic skills that we will cover. Your guide will cover: Planning Logistics …
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This is our level 1 event for our “Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series”. This is a learning event that features an introduction to backpacking and hiking and an afternoon hike through a local park where we put into action some of the basic skills that we will cover. Your instructor will cover: The “10 Essentials …
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Backpack weight hasn’t always been a concern of mine. My first hiking experience I borrowed an external frame pack from my friend Mike, threw whatever gear I had in it and hit the trail. As I progressed in my hiking adventures, purchasing new equipment along the way I admit I didn’t research anything. I’d decide …
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The following document is our suggested gear packing checklist to be used as a tool to help you stay organized and to record your base weight for your trip. Inside you will find our backpacking lists for 3-season as well as winter and you will also find our 3-season paddling list. The lists are arranged …
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The following document is our gear brand recommendations for 2020. These are brands that we have tested and done extensive research on to validate their claims of performance and durability. The gear is broken down and organized into the “Bullfrog Gear Systems” in order to streamline it with our gear packing lists. When you see …
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My Journey When I started hiking trekking poles were not a piece of gear I would carry. My pack was heavy. I had a 6 lbs. internal frame pack, a military sleeping bag and a 2 person dome tent which weighed about 4.5 lbs. As time went on I would get new gear, focusing on …
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